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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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