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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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