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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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