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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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