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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners 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. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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