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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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