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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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