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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key 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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