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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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