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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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