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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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