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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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