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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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