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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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