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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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