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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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