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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver 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 mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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