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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What 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 inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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