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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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