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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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