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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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