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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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