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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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