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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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