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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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