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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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