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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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