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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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