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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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