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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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