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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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