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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations 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 MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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