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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans 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 courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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