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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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