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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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