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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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