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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students 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 massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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