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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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