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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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