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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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