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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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