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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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