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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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