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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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