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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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