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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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