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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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