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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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