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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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