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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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