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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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