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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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