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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing 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 education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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