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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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