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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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