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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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