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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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