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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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