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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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