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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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