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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students 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 online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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