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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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