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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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