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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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