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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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