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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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