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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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