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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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