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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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