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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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