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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. 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 massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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