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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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