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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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