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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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