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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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