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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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