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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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