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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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