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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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