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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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