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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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