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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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