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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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