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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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