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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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