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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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