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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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