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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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