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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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