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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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