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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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