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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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