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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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