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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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