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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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