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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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