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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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