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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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