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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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