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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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