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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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