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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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