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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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