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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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