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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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