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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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