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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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