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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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