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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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