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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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