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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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