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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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