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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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