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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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