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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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