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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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