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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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