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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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