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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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