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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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