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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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