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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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