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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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