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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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