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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key 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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