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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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