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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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