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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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