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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with 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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