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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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