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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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