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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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