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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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