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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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