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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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