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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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