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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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