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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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