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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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