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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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