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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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