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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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