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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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