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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major 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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