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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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