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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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