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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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