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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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