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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education enable humans 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. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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