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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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