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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students 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 MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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