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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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