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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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