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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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