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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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