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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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