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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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