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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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