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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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