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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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