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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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