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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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