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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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