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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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