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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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