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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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