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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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