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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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