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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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