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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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