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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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