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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans 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. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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