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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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