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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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