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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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