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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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