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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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