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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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