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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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