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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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