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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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