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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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