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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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