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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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