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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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