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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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