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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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