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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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