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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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