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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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