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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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