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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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