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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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