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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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