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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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