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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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