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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around 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 open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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