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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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