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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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