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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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