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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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