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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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