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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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