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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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