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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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