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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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