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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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