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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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