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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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