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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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