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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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