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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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