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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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