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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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