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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling people 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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