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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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