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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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