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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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