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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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