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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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