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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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