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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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