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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans 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. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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