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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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