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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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