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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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