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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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