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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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