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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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