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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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