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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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