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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people 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. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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