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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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