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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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