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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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