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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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