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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth 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 almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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