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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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