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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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