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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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