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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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