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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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