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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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