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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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