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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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