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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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