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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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