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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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