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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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