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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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