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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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