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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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