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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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