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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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