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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students 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. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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