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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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