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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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