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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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