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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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