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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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