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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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