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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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