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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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