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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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