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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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