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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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