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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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