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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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