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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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