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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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