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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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