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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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