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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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