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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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