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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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