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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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