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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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