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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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