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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have enabled people 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 massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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