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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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