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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major 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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