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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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