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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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