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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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