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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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