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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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