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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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