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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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