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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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