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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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