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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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