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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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