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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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