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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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