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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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