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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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