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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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