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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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