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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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