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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates 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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