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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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