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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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