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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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