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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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