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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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