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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses 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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