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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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