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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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