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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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