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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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