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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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