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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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