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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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