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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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