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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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