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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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