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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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