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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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