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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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