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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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