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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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