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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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