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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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