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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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