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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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