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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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