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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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