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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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