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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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