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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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