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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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