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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled 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. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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