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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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