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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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