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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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