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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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