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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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