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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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