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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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