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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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