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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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