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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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