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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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