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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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