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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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