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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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