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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people 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. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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