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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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