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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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