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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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