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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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