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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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