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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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