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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around 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 online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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