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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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