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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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