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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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