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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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