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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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