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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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