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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education