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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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