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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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