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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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