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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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