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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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