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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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