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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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