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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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