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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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