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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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