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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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