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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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