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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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