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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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