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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over 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 MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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