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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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