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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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