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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)