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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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