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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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