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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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