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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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