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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people 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. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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