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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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