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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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