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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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