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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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