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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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