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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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