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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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