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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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