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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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