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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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