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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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