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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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