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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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