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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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