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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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