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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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