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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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