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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important 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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