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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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