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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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