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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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