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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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