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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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