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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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