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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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