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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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