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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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