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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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