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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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