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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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