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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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