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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people 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. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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