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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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