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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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