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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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