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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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