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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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