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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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