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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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