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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses 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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