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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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