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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people 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 classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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