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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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