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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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