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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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