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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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