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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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