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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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