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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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