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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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