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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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