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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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