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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth 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 free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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