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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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