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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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