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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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