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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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