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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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