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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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