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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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