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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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