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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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