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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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