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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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