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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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