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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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