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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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