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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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