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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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