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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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