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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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