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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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