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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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