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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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