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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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