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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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