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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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