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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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