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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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