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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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