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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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