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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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