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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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