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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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