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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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