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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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