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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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