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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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