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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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