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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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