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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver 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 online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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