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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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