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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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