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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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