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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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