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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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