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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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