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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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