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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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