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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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