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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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