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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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