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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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