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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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