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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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