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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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