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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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