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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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