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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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