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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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