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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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