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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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