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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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