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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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