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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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