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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around 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 mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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