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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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