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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 (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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