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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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