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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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