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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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