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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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