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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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