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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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