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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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