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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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