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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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