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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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